The slowdown in economic growth, the lack of jobs, a stimulus package to kickstart the economy and the next round of Assembly polls are expected to dominate the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive meeting here on Monday which will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Amit Shah with the political and economic resolutions to be its highlights.

The meeting will also focus on the role of the party ideologue, the late Deen Dayal Upadhyay, during his birth centenary and how best to commemorate the occasion.

The government is concerned over the latest figures for the gross domestic product (GDP), which has shown a growth rate of 5.7 per cent, and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been talking about a package to revive economic growth after the November 8 demonetisation slowed it down. An economic resolution is also likely to be passed keeping the focus on demonetisation and the rollout of GST.

Sources said the economic resolution is likely to mention demonetisation as a "bold decision to curb the menace of corruption" and the passage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as another feather in the Modi government's cap.

Shah will deliver the inaugural address on Monday while Prime Minister Modi will address the concluding session.

Modi is likely to address concerns over the Indian economy and is all set to list his government's achievements in the past three years.

Usually, the National Executive members alone attend the meeting but this time, the BJP is holding an extended meeting, with invites going to all elected representatives of the party. Besides, state presidents, state general secretaries, and several other party functionaries will also attend.

The first day of the two-day meet, which began here on Sunday with the office bearers meeting, was dominated by Amit Shah' countrywide journey being hailed as "very successful" in view of his attempts to create a "conducive environment" for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

The BJP office bearers, who along with state BJP presidents and general secretaries (Organisation) met here at the NDMC Convention Centre to finalise the agenda of the National Executive meet, reviewed the organisational work and said that the party workers' morale was quite high after Shah's nationwide tours and meetings.

During his nationwide tour, Amit Shah travelled more than 50,000 km, held 309 organisational meetings and 176 programmes, and interacted with 18,000 intellectuals across the country, BJP General Secretary Bhupendra Yadav told reporters after a meeting of party office-bearers during the ongoing National Executive meet.

Besides, he said, Shah had 800 interactions with the regional media.

"Sangathan me utsah ka maholbana hai (An atmosphere of enthusiasm has been built in the party)," Yadav said, adding that 400,000 'vistaraks' or volunteers who pledge to work full-time for the party for 15 days have joined and worked in 4,100 Assembly constituencies.

He said party offices in around 85 per cent of the districts across the country have been set up, apart from library-cum-study centres in 26 states.

Yadav said that the "New India" and "Swachhta" resolves would also be taken forward.

BJP Vice-President Vinay Sahasrabuddhe gave a presentation on Shah's countrywide tour and said that his yatras have rejuvenated the party workers.

"BJP is a party of cadres and interaction with them has been party's speciality. Amitji's countrywide tour has prepared a base for 2019 Lok Sabh polls," a BJP leader who was present at the meeting told IANS on the condition of anonymity.

Earlier, Shah inaugurated the party office-bearers meeting and also addressed it. Sources said that he spoke at length about Upadhyay's vision and the programmes taken by party to celebrate his birth centenary.

To mark the birth centenary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue, the BJP had asked all its state units to hold programmes. Shah will also take stock of the campaign.

The main meeting will be held on Monday at the Talkatora Stadium.

According to party leaders, 15 BJP Chief Ministers, six Deputy Chief Ministers, 1,400 MLAs, 85 members of legislative councils, 280 ministers and 336 MPs would attend.

2:48 PM Gadkari said: "No one can stop us from achieving our mission of 'New India' by 2022. We will strive hard to build an India free from poverty, where 125 crore Indians will live in harmony."

2:40 PM "We have exposed Pakistan as a 'terror factory' due to which, even China has recognised Jaish-e-Mohammed as a terror outfit. We have always recognised terrorism as a key agenda in every international issue," Gadkari added.

2:36 PM Praising Narendra Modi for implementing GST, Gadkari said, "While there are hinderances currently, the 'one-tax, one-nation' system will benefit everyone in the long run."

2:34 PM "Terrorism is a major issue in this country but the previous government did not take adequate actions to curb any untoward incident," Gadkari said.

2:31 PM

Gadkari, said, "The work we have done in the past three years has led to the development of our nation and earned the respect from other global countries."

1:00 PM The BJP chief also attacked Rahul Gandhi for defending dynastic politics. He said the Prime Minister, President and Vice-President have reached their position due to their performance, added PTI.

12:55 PM Speaking at the national executive meet, Amit Shah said BJP believes in politics of performance, while Congress in dynasty and politics of appeasement, reported PTI.

12:38 PM Criticising Congress Vice-president Rahul Gandhi's statement of ‘dynasty politics’ in Berkeley University, Goyal said, “BJP has always worked for the poor. We object to his statements and so does the country.”

12:34 PM

Piyush Goyal said, "The government is relentlessly working in the interests of the poor and Amit Shah has said that 17 BJP workers will do a 'padyatra' in Kerala from October 3."

11:53 AM According to party sources, 1,400 MLAs, 85 MLCs, 280 ministers, 15 chief mInisters, 6 deputy chief ministers and 336 MPs of the Bharatiye Janata Party are likely to be present.

11:46 AM The economic resolution is likely to mention demonetisation as a "bold decision to curb the menace of corruption" and the passage of GST as another accolade in the list of Modi government's achievements.

11:41 AM The leaders are also expected to discuss ways to strengthen its base in Odisha and West Bengal, where BJP didn't perform well in 2014 general elections.

11:34 AM According to media reports, a political resolution will also be adopted for upcoming assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh and for the 2019 natioal elections.

11:30 AM

Modi is expected to unveil a package of measures to give a boost to the economy, whose gross value-added at basic prices grew by 5.6 per cent in April-June 2017, a two-percentage-point drop from the growth recorded in the same period a year ago.

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11:25 AM The first day of the two-day meet, which began on Sunday, was dominated by Amit Shah' countrywide journey being hailed as "very successful" in view of his attempts to create a "conducive environment" for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

11:24 AM

Modi is expected to set BJP's strategy for the upcoming Winter Session in his address to the BJP national executive.

11:23 AM While most national executive meetings are held behing closed doors, PM Modi's speech wll be broadcasted live.

11:13 AM The meet will conclude with Narendra Modi's address. He is likely to counter Congress' criticism on the state of Indian economy.

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According to sources, the party's economic resolution will also highlight demonetisation and GST

According to sources, the party's economic resolution will also highlight demonetisation and GST

The slowdown in economic growth, the lack of jobs, a stimulus package to kickstart the economy and the next round of Assembly polls are expected to dominate the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive meeting here on Monday which will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Amit Shah with the political and economic resolutions to be its highlights.

The meeting will also focus on the role of the party ideologue, the late Deen Dayal Upadhyay, during his birth centenary and how best to commemorate the occasion.

The government is concerned over the latest figures for the gross domestic product (GDP), which has shown a growth rate of 5.7 per cent, and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been talking about a package to revive economic growth after the November 8 demonetisation slowed it down. An economic resolution is also likely to be passed keeping the focus on demonetisation and the rollout of GST.

Sources said the economic resolution is likely to mention demonetisation as a "bold decision to curb the menace of corruption" and the passage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as another feather in the Modi government's cap.

Shah will deliver the inaugural address on Monday while Prime Minister Modi will address the concluding session.

Modi is likely to address concerns over the Indian economy and is all set to list his government's achievements in the past three years.

Usually, the National Executive members alone attend the meeting but this time, the BJP is holding an extended meeting, with invites going to all elected representatives of the party. Besides, state presidents, state general secretaries, and several other party functionaries will also attend.

The first day of the two-day meet, which began here on Sunday with the office bearers meeting, was dominated by Amit Shah' countrywide journey being hailed as "very successful" in view of his attempts to create a "conducive environment" for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

The BJP office bearers, who along with state BJP presidents and general secretaries (Organisation) met here at the NDMC Convention Centre to finalise the agenda of the National Executive meet, reviewed the organisational work and said that the party workers' morale was quite high after Shah's nationwide tours and meetings.

During his nationwide tour, Amit Shah travelled more than 50,000 km, held 309 organisational meetings and 176 programmes, and interacted with 18,000 intellectuals across the country, BJP General Secretary Bhupendra Yadav told reporters after a meeting of party office-bearers during the ongoing National Executive meet.

Besides, he said, Shah had 800 interactions with the regional media.

"Sangathan me utsah ka maholbana hai (An atmosphere of enthusiasm has been built in the party)," Yadav said, adding that 400,000 'vistaraks' or volunteers who pledge to work full-time for the party for 15 days have joined and worked in 4,100 Assembly constituencies.

He said party offices in around 85 per cent of the districts across the country have been set up, apart from library-cum-study centres in 26 states.

Yadav said that the "New India" and "Swachhta" resolves would also be taken forward.

BJP Vice-President Vinay Sahasrabuddhe gave a presentation on Shah's countrywide tour and said that his yatras have rejuvenated the party workers.

"BJP is a party of cadres and interaction with them has been party's speciality. Amitji's countrywide tour has prepared a base for 2019 Lok Sabh polls," a BJP leader who was present at the meeting told IANS on the condition of anonymity.

Earlier, Shah inaugurated the party office-bearers meeting and also addressed it. Sources said that he spoke at length about Upadhyay's vision and the programmes taken by party to celebrate his birth centenary.

To mark the birth centenary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue, the BJP had asked all its state units to hold programmes. Shah will also take stock of the campaign.

The main meeting will be held on Monday at the Talkatora Stadium.

According to party leaders, 15 BJP Chief Ministers, six Deputy Chief Ministers, 1,400 MLAs, 85 members of legislative councils, 280 ministers and 336 MPs would attend.

LIVE: 4 cr houses in darkness, we will give power to all, says PM Modi

According to sources, the party's economic resolution will also highlight demonetisation and GST

The slowdown in economic growth, the lack of jobs, a stimulus package to kickstart the economy and the next round of Assembly polls are expected to dominate the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive meeting here on Monday which will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Amit Shah with the political and economic resolutions to be its highlights.

The meeting will also focus on the role of the party ideologue, the late Deen Dayal Upadhyay, during his birth centenary and how best to commemorate the occasion.

The government is concerned over the latest figures for the gross domestic product (GDP), which has shown a growth rate of 5.7 per cent, and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been talking about a package to revive economic growth after the November 8 demonetisation slowed it down. An economic resolution is also likely to be passed keeping the focus on demonetisation and the rollout of GST.

Sources said the economic resolution is likely to mention demonetisation as a "bold decision to curb the menace of corruption" and the passage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as another feather in the Modi government's cap.

Shah will deliver the inaugural address on Monday while Prime Minister Modi will address the concluding session.

Modi is likely to address concerns over the Indian economy and is all set to list his government's achievements in the past three years.

Usually, the National Executive members alone attend the meeting but this time, the BJP is holding an extended meeting, with invites going to all elected representatives of the party. Besides, state presidents, state general secretaries, and several other party functionaries will also attend.

The first day of the two-day meet, which began here on Sunday with the office bearers meeting, was dominated by Amit Shah' countrywide journey being hailed as "very successful" in view of his attempts to create a "conducive environment" for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

The BJP office bearers, who along with state BJP presidents and general secretaries (Organisation) met here at the NDMC Convention Centre to finalise the agenda of the National Executive meet, reviewed the organisational work and said that the party workers' morale was quite high after Shah's nationwide tours and meetings.

During his nationwide tour, Amit Shah travelled more than 50,000 km, held 309 organisational meetings and 176 programmes, and interacted with 18,000 intellectuals across the country, BJP General Secretary Bhupendra Yadav told reporters after a meeting of party office-bearers during the ongoing National Executive meet.

Besides, he said, Shah had 800 interactions with the regional media.

"Sangathan me utsah ka maholbana hai (An atmosphere of enthusiasm has been built in the party)," Yadav said, adding that 400,000 'vistaraks' or volunteers who pledge to work full-time for the party for 15 days have joined and worked in 4,100 Assembly constituencies.

He said party offices in around 85 per cent of the districts across the country have been set up, apart from library-cum-study centres in 26 states.

Yadav said that the "New India" and "Swachhta" resolves would also be taken forward.

BJP Vice-President Vinay Sahasrabuddhe gave a presentation on Shah's countrywide tour and said that his yatras have rejuvenated the party workers.

"BJP is a party of cadres and interaction with them has been party's speciality. Amitji's countrywide tour has prepared a base for 2019 Lok Sabh polls," a BJP leader who was present at the meeting told IANS on the condition of anonymity.

Earlier, Shah inaugurated the party office-bearers meeting and also addressed it. Sources said that he spoke at length about Upadhyay's vision and the programmes taken by party to celebrate his birth centenary.

To mark the birth centenary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue, the BJP had asked all its state units to hold programmes. Shah will also take stock of the campaign.

The main meeting will be held on Monday at the Talkatora Stadium.

According to party leaders, 15 BJP Chief Ministers, six Deputy Chief Ministers, 1,400 MLAs, 85 members of legislative councils, 280 ministers and 336 MPs would attend.